Girl · #13,787 in 2026

Apsara

Apsaras are a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They were originally a type of female spirit associated with clouds and water, but, later came to play the role of a "nymph" or "fairy". They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and paintings of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.

Current Rank
#13,787
Peak Rank
#11,019 (2001)
Total Babies
35
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2018
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#11019
Peak Rank
35
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Apsara

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Apsaras are a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They were originally a type of female spirit associated with clouds and water, but, later came to play the role of a "nymph" or "fairy". They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and paintings of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.

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Etymology
Apsaras on Hindu Temple at Banares , 1913 The origin of 'apsara' is the Sanskrit अप्सरस्, apsaras (in the stem form, which is the dictionary form). Note that the stem-form ends in 's' as distinct from, e.g. the nominative singular Rāmas / Rāmaḥ (the deity Ram in Hindi), whose stem form is Rāma . The nominative singular form is अप्सरास् apsarās , or अप्सरा: apsarāḥ when standing alone, which becomes अप्सरा apsarā in Hindi, from which in turn the English "apsara" presumably is derived. The Monier-Williams et al . (1899) gives the etymology as अप् + √सृ, "going in the waters or between the waters

The Story of Apsara

Apsara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 8 Apsaras were born — ranking #11,019 that year. As of 2026, Apsara ranks #13,787 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Apsaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Apsara

Phonetically similar names — useful when Apsara is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Apsara

What does the name Apsara mean?
Apsaras are a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They were originally a type of female spirit associated with clouds and water, but, later came to play the role of a "nymph" or "fairy". They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and paintings of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
How popular is Apsara in 2026?
In 2026, Apsara ranks #13,787 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Apsara most popular?
Apsara reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #11,019 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Apsara a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Apsara is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Apsara?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Apsara include Morayma, Lizete, Yamilee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Apsara

Apsara is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Apsara's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #11,019. Use the chart and map above to compare Apsara's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.